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SEL: Understanding the Benefits of Social Emotional Learning
Resilience and conflict resolution are both important aspects of social-emotional learning in school.

Simple Team-Building Activity to Build Community Among Program Staff
To promote respect among students, staff members must model respectful behavior and attitudes with one another.

Last-Minute Activity Ideas to Celebrate Lights On After School
Thursday, October 20 marks the 17th annual Lights On Afterschool (LOA), a nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs.

Physical Fitness Activities for Kids
With these fun physical fitness activities, educators can ensure that students keep moving and stay active after-school. Learn more!

10 Activities to Pick Up the STEAM in After School
Check out our favorite activities from to start “picking up the STEAM” in your program

3 Drama Games to Stimulate the Brain
Engaging in socially interactive problem-solving games can help students access and develop parts of the brain related to complex thinking.

3 Key Elements of Game-Based Learning
Games are educational and motivational and are powerful tools for learning and positive change.

How To Teach Students About Climate Change
Teaching climate change can be scary or even intimidating, but everyone, especially today’s students, can make a difference in the earth’s future.